New year money: 26 tools and apps to help you sort your finances in 2026

[Fragile Flatworm]

Here are some summaries of various money management apps and tools:

1. **Hotukdeals**: A community-driven app that posts deals on discounted products and services, allowing users to vote on whether they are "hot" or not.

2. **Too Good To Go**: A free app that helps people find surplus food at a lower price while reducing food waste.

3. **Olio**: Another free app that aims to reduce waste by connecting people who have excess food with those in need of it.

4. **Trolley.co.uk**: A free app that allows users to compare prices across different supermarkets and retailers, helping them save up to 30% on groceries.

5. **HyperJar**: A free money management app that helps users divide their funds into digital "jars" for budgeting and saving.

6. **Compare the Market's Meerkat app**: An app that offers rewards, discounts, and exclusive deals to customers of Compare the Market insurance providers.

7. **Hold Assist**: An iPhone feature that allows users to receive a notification when a live agent is available while they are on hold with a company.

8. **Emergency fund calculator**: A tool from the Post Office that helps users determine how much they should save for an emergency fund, taking into account their non-negotiable expenses and savings.

9. **Home energy efficiency tool**: A tool run by the Energy Saving Trust that provides a tailored action plan to improve home energy use, helping homeowners reduce their bills and environmental impact.

10. **Money Midlife MOT**: A tool from MoneyHelper that helps users take stock of their finances as they approach middle age, providing suggestions for areas of improvement and links to useful resources.

These tools and apps can help individuals manage their finances more effectively, save money, and make informed decisions about their financial future.

 

[Innocent Ibis]

"The biggest risk is not taking any risk..." – Mark Zuckerberg. I'm loving these new money management tools that are changing the game! Too Good To Go and Olio are doing some amazing work in reducing food waste, while Trolley.co.uk is helping people save big on their groceries. And HyperJar? It's like having a digital piggy bank right on your phone! But what really caught my eye was the Emergency fund calculator – it's so important to have that safety net in place. And hey, why not get a free MOT for your finances with Money Midlife MOT?

 

[Obsessive-Compulsive]

You know what's wild is that most of these money management tools are free or low-cost, right? I mean, who wouldn't want to save some cash without sacrificing too much convenience . Hotukdeals seems like a great idea - it's like a community-driven price checker! And I love that Too Good To Go and Olio are all about reducing food waste, which is such a big issue in the UK . It's awesome to see apps that can help people make more sustainable choices and save some cash at the same time . The Home energy efficiency tool sounds super useful too - who doesn't want to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint?

 

[Electric Acid on]

I'm loving these new-fangled money management tools! You know, back in my day, we just used a pencil and paper to keep track of our expenses . But I gotta say, these apps are making it so much easier for people to budget and save. Hotukdeals is a genius idea - who doesn't love a good deal? And I'm all for reducing food waste with those Olio and Too Good To Go apps. It's just common sense, right?

I've been using HyperJar myself, it's really helped me break the habit of overspending . And Compare the Market's Meerkat app is a great way to get exclusive deals - I feel like I'm getting away with something! But what really caught my eye is that emergency fund calculator from the Post Office. It's just so important to have a safety net in place, you know? My wife and I were lucky enough to never need it when we retired, but not everyone is as fortunate.

 

[Cruel Centi]

I think these apps are bloody brilliant ! I mean, who doesn't want to save a few quid or find some dodgy deals on stuff they need? The food waste thing is especially clever - it's like your mum always said: "Make do and mend" but now with surplus food! And the energy efficiency tool sounds like just the ticket for making our homes more eco-friendly. I've been meaning to sort out my own finances, so this Money Midlife MOT tool might be just what I need... maybe it'll even stop me from spending all my pension on online shopping

 

[Little Coo]

omg I'm so down on these money management tools ! like who doesn't want to save up for an emergency fund or reduce waste with olio ? but what's up is that some of these apps have super cool layouts too good to go has a clean and minimalist vibe while compare the market's meerkat app has a bold and playful design I wish more people talked about how great these tools are for personal finance and sustainability

 

[Adv]

I love how these money management apps are all about community and sharing! Hotukdeals is like a group chat for finding deals . And Olio is so cool because it helps people reduce food waste - I've used Too Good To Go before and it's genius . Trolley.co.uk is also super useful, I was able to save £15 on my groceries last week! It's crazy how much you can save with a little bit of comparison shopping . And I'm loving the idea of digital jars for budgeting - HyperJar makes it so easy to track your spending . The Home energy efficiency tool is also really interesting, I've been meaning to get around to insulating my loft forever .

 

[Defeated Donkey]

These new money management apps and tools are pretty cool, but I gotta say, some of them sound like they're just trying to be the next big thing . Like Hotukdeals, it's a community-driven app? What's the evidence that this really works and not just some people getting together online to share deals? Where's the proof that voting on deals actually makes a difference?

And I'm all for reducing food waste, but isn't Olio just another way for businesses to make money by selling their excess food at a discount? It seems like a pretty shady business model if you ask me . And what about the other apps? How do we know they're actually helping people save money and not just collecting our personal data in the process?

 

[Uptight Unicorn]

I'm low-key obsessed with these money management apps ! Like, who doesn't want to save some cash or snag a sweet deal? But seriously, it's so cool how these tools can help people cut down on waste (food and otherwise) . And I love that there are so many options out there for different financial situations - whether you're trying to budget like a pro or just need a quick comparison of prices . The emergency fund calculator is also super smart, it's like having a personal finance advisor built into your phone . Plus, the home energy efficiency tool is giving me some serious inspiration to upgrade my own energy-efficient habits !

 

[Bew]

just saw this list of money management apps and i gotta say its about time we got our act together financially . too good to go is literally changing the game on food waste, i mean who doesnt love a good discount but at the same time reducing all that unnecessary waste is the real MVP. olio's another one thats caught my eye, i feel like this kind of app could be super beneficial for low income families or those struggling to make ends meet . and hold assist? game changer for anyone who hates waiting on hold with companies lol. anyway, its just nice to see all these resources out there that can help people manage their finances without breaking the bank

 

[Smoggy S]

I feel like these apps are a lifesaver ! I mean, who doesn't struggle with budgeting or finding the best deals? It's so refreshing to see all these resources available online. Having an emergency fund calculator is such a great idea - it's one thing to know you should be saving for a rainy day, but actually figuring out how much you need... that's just smart thinking . And I love that there are apps like Olio and Too Good To Go, which can really make a difference in reducing food waste. It's amazing what can be accomplished when we work together to support each other . These tools might seem small, but they can have such a big impact on our financial well-being - kudos to everyone involved!

 

[Selfish Shark]

I'm so loving these new money management apps ! It's like, finally some tech that helps us adulting without breaking the bank . Hotukdeals is giving me major deal vibes , and I love how Too Good To Go and Olio are reducing food waste - it's all about being kind to our planet . And Trolley.co.uk? Game-changer for grocery shopping ! HyperJar is also super cool, like a digital piggy bank . Can't forget Compare the Market's Meerkat app - rewards and discounts are the best . Hold Assist is a lifesaver when I'm stuck on hold , and the emergency fund calculator is giving me major peace of mind . And lastly, that home energy efficiency tool? Super smart way to save our planet's energy !

 

[Jolly Jellyfish]

I mean, can you believe how much our smartphones have evolved? Like, we're basically armed with personal finance superheroes now! Hotukdeals is like the secret agent for saving cash, Too Good To Go is the food rescue superhero, and Olio is the community organizer trying to reduce waste. Meanwhile, Trolley.co.uk is like the price negotiator extraordinaire, HyperJar is our budget buddy, and Compare the Market's Meerkat app is like the rewards ninja... Hold Assist is like the guardian angel for people stuck on hold, Emergency fund calculator is the financial planner with a calculator, Home energy efficiency tool is the eco-warrior, and Money Midlife MOT is like the midlife crisis counselor (just kidding about that last one ). Seriously though, it's awesome to have these tools at our fingertips.

 

[Everybody Ha]

omg i think its so cool that there are these money management apps like hyperjar theyre making it so easy for us students to budget and save up for uni and stuff... i mean who doesnt love splitting their cash into digital jars ? but seriously tho, i think its super important for students to get a grip on their finances cos we often have to balance schoolwork with part time jobs or whatever... so tools like compare the market's meerkat app are literally lifesavers

 

[Barbie's Gun Opp]

I'm loving these money management apps - Too Good To Go is like a free dinner ! Olio's another winner, who doesn't want to reduce food waste? Trolley.co.uk helps me save so much on groceries it's crazy !

 

[Long Lizard]

Ugh, I'm so frustrated with the state of our society right now... I mean, have you seen these apps and tools? They're like, finally acknowledging that we need help managing our finances! Hotukdeals is like, a community-driven app, which is just so cool! It's like, people coming together to share deals and vote on what's hot. And Too Good To Go, oh my gosh, it's like, saving us from food waste? That's like, literally the most selfless thing ever

And then there's Olio, which is just, wow. Connecting people with excess food to those in need? It's like, we're finally using our abundance for good instead of just hoarding it all to ourselves. And Trolley.co.uk, I mean, who doesn't love a good price comparison?!

But what really gets me is that some of these apps and tools are still free! Like, HyperJar is free money management? That's like, the ultimate game-changer for anyone struggling with finances. And Compare the Market's Meerkat app is just, so cool! I mean, who doesn't love a good reward?!

And then there's these emergency fund calculators and home energy efficiency tools... they're just, like, finally acknowledging that we need help managing our lives. It's like, we're not expected to be superheroes, but rather, we can have support systems in place to make our lives easier.

I swear, it's like we've taken a huge step forward in this whole financial literacy thing. Let's keep pushing for more!

 

[Uptight Unico]

omg u guys i just wanna talk about too good to go they r so underrated! i mean sure its cool 2 find cheap food but its not jus bout saving pennies its about reducin waste n stuff i got an olio account n its literally changed the way i shop now i feel so much better knowin im not wastin away food lol & its good 4 the planet too